Whale and Dolphin Watching is an incredible experience for all ages. The observation of these magnificent marine mammals in their natural habitat is a moment that stays forever in our memory. The waters in Madeira Island are very rich in cetaceans - there are 28 species recorded (about 35% of all species worldwide), a few of the most common are listed below:

This is a unique chance to observe whales and dolphins in Madeira Island. These 2,5 hours tours start in our shop, at Marina do Funchal, with an educational briefing about the occurrence of whales and dolphins in Madeira, including all the information about the activity. This tour counts with the help of spotters from land, which elevates the chances to find more species per trip. Our crew will help you with the species information and identification.

Swimming with dolphins is an unforgettable experience. Jump into the water with these friendly animals, watch and feel them where they belong - in the wild! Swimming with dolphins always depends on the species that we find and the behaviour they show us. There are a few conditions and rules to follow to make swimming with dolphins pleasant for both you and the dolphins.

On warm days take a refreshing swim near Cabo Girão, one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe (580m altitude).

Enjoy the crystal-creal ocean, nature reserves, the stupendous coast and the most beautiful vays on the island.

The boat is equipped with a toilet and service bar. In cold days we have available warm coats for your comfort. We return to Funchal near the shore where you can enjoy the remarkable sights that Madeira Island offers.

On this trip you can enjoy the beautiful sunrise in Madeira Island followed by a breakfast on board.
We will leave one hour before the Sunrise and follow east in direction to the Reserva of Garajau.

Enjoy the sunset from the sea and take a refreshing swim near Cabo Girão.
We have on board a bar service with cocktails and snacks.
On this tour we also have a musician on board!

Enjoy the magnificent views of the south coast of Madeira on board the classic sailing boat - Ventura do Mar. After a complete briefing about the trip made by the crew, we will sail about 3 nautical miles off the coast. Later on, if the weather conditions allow, you will have the chance to swim at Cabo Girão, which is one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe with 580m elevation! 
Don't forget to bring swimming suit and towel.
For this activity we provide stand up paddle and snorkeling equipment

The boat is equipped with a toilet and service bar. In cold days we have available warm coats for your comfort.
This trip includes one drink per person (water, juice, beer, wine and sangria).
We return to Funchal near the shore where you can enjoy the remarkable sights that Madeira Island offers.

Enjoy the crystal-clear ocean, nature reserves, the stupendous coast and the most beautiful bays on the island, always with the possibility of finding marine animals. This is an all-day trip on board the classic sailing boat Ventura do Mar all the way to Ponta de São de Lourenço.
We will stop at Baia D’Abra for lunch on board with one drink included per person (water, juice, beer, wine and sangria).
For this activity we provide stand up paddle and snorkeling equipment.
Don't forget to bring swimming suit and towel.

Desertas Islands belong to the Madeiran Archipelago and are located 21 nautical miles from Funchal harbour and is formed by three sub islands: Deserta Grande, Ilhéu Chão and Bugio. In 1990 Desertas Islands became a Nature Reserve, comprising the islands themselves and the surrounding sea to a depth of 100 meters.

The reserve is divided into two protected zones from which the southern half of Deserta Grande and Bugio are strictly forbidden to visitors even by boat. On Deserta Grande there is a permanent research station that belongs to the Madeira Natural Park with wardens who are the only human inhabitants of the islands. 

Since 1992 Desertas Islands became part of the European Biogenetic Reserves mainly because of all the marine birds that breed there and the population of monk seals that uses this island for resting and breeding area.

During this tour we have the opportunity to find different species of marine birds - Cory's Shearwater, Bulwer's Petrel, Desertas Petrel and the endemic Madeira´s Petrel - and marine mammals - Common Dolphin, Atlantic Spotted Dolphin, Bottlenose Dolphin, Pilot Whale, Bryde's Whale, among other species.

Our skilled pelagic tour leader and main skipper will help you with any uncertainty in their identification.

On the remarkable one-day trip to the Desertas Islands you will have many chances to watch some extraordinary marine birds and wild marine mammals in their natural habitat. After a complete briefing about the trip, the journey last around 3 hours, where you can enjoy the beautiful islands and their natural heritage.

We will anchor on Deserta Grande in a sheltered bay in front of the warden's research station. There you have the opportunity to swim in clear waters.  on the island.
Lunch is included with one drink per person (water, juice, beer, wine and sangria). 

Includes experienced guide (naturalist and/or marine biologist), lunch, insurance and 3€ for Eco-Tax to the Madeira Natural Park.
Please, bring warm or impermeable coat, sportive shoes or sandals, swimming suit and towel. We provide snorkeling and stand up paddle equipment.

On this extraordinary one-and-a-half-day trip to the Desertas Islands there are numerous chances to watch close some extraordinary marine birds and wild marine mammals in their natural habitat. Our skilled pelagic tour leader and main skipper will help you with any uncertainty in the identification.

The journey will start after a full briefing about the trip made by the crew and will last around 3 hours. On Deserta Grande we will anchor in a shelter bay in front of the warden's research station.

A pleasant guided tour on the island with about ½ hour will take place visiting areas where are some nests of Bulwer's Petrel and Cory's Shearwater. At dinner time will be served a nice and traditional dinner and when the night comes, we have the opportunity to hear the calls of the Madeiran Storm-petrel, as well as the Bulwer's Petrels and the Cory's Shearwaters. We will return to Madeira in the next day leaving by 9.30am after a nice breakfast arriving in Funchal by 4pm.

Private charters available for all boats. The crew is included. Contact us for further information.